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Property amenity
Courtyard
Property entrance
Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Lobby sitting area

Overview of Emeline

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Emeline

4.0 star property
9.0 out of 10 Wonderful
9.0/10 Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
Map
181 Church St, Charleston, SC, 29401-3122

Explore the area

  • Popular LocationCharleston City Market3 min walk
  • Popular LocationPort of Charleston Cruise Terminal6 min walk
  • Popular LocationWaterfront Park8 min walk
  • AirportCharleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)22 min drive

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About this area

Charleston

Emeline is located in Charleston Historic District, a neighborhood in Charleston with good shopping. Charleston City Market and St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal and Harborage at Ashley Marina. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at TD Arena, or consider a night out at Historic Rice Mill. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golf lessons.
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What's nearby

  • Charleston City Market - 3 min walk
  • St. Philip's Church - 3 min walk
  • Congregation Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim - 5 min walk
  • Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal - 6 min walk
  • Waterfront Park - 8 min walk

Getting around

  • Charleston Station - 19 min drive
  • Charleston Intl. Airport (CHS) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • Henry's House - 2 min walk
  • Hyman's Seafood - 3 min walk
  • Clerks Coffee Company - 1 min walk
  • 5Church Charleston - 3 min walk
  • Tempest - 3 min walk

About this property

Emeline

4-star hotel revitalized in 2020 and located near Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal
Close to Charleston City Market and College of Charleston, Emeline provides shopping on site, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. The onsite coffee shop, Clerks Coffee Company, features American cuisine and brunch. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Additional perks include:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge), and a banquet hall
  • 8 meeting rooms, a porter/bellhop, and smoke-free premises
  • A ballroom, luggage storage, and concierge services
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the dining options, breakfast, and helpful staff
Room features
All 212 rooms boast comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, as well as perks like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning. Guests reviews give good marks for the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and free cribs/infant beds
  • Designer toiletries and hair dryers
  • 37-inch flat-screen TVs with Netflix, Hulu, and streaming services
  • Wardrobes/closets, mini fridges, and premium channels

Awards and affiliations

Emeline is listed in the 2021 Condé Nast Traveler Hot List.

Languages

English, Spanish

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C/140°F or hotter
Follows industry cleaning and disinfection practices of Intertek Cristal (3rd party expert - Global), Safe Travels (WTTC - Global), and SafeStay (AHLA - USA)

Social distancing

Guest rooms kept vacant for 24 hours between stays
Social distancing measures in place

Safety measures

Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Temperature checks given to staff
Masks available
Hand sanitizer provided
Individually-wrapped food options available for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and through room service
This information is provided by our partners.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Valet parking on site (USD 45 per night; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 6:00 AM–9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–10:30 AM on weekends; USD 15–55 for adults and USD 15–55 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Clerks Coffee Company
  • Frannie and The Fox

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Library
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Free crib
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 3,354 square feet of conference space
  • 8 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bathroom available in select rooms
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Communal living room
  • Reception hall
  • Renovated entire property - April 2020
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste on request
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 37-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Pay movies
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Safe

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Check-in

Check-in from 4:00 PM - midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Up to 75 lbs per pet
Pets cannot be left unattended
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 35 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 15–55 for adults, and USD 15–55 for children
  • Valet parking fee: USD 45 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2.25 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Frequently asked questions

Is Emeline pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs with a maximum weight of up to 75 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 100 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Emeline?

As of May 31, 2023, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Emeline on Jun 25, 2023 start from $315.92, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Emeline?

Valet parking is available for USD 45 per night.

What time is check-in at Emeline?

Check-in is from 4:00 PM - midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Emeline?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Emeline located?

Located in Charleston Historic District, this hotel is steps from Rainbow Market Shopping Center and Charleston City Market. Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal and College of Charleston are also within 10 minutes.

Emeline Reviews

Emeline Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 825 out of 1126 reviews" "
" "10 - Excellent 73%
Rating 8 - Good. 163 out of 1126 reviews" "
" "8 - Good 14%
Rating 6 - Okay. 74 out of 1126 reviews" "
" "6 - Okay 7%
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 1126 reviews" "
" "4 - Poor 5%
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 1126 reviews" "
" "2 - Terrible 1%

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.1/10

Staff & service

8.9/10

Amenities

9.3/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What’s not to like? On our first trip to Charleston last summer we came to Clerks and Franny and the Fox. We decided then that we would stay at Emeline for our next visit. Valet parking was a breeze, as was picking up our room keys. Our room was so peaceful. The bathroom was spacious and clean. Although we didn’t take advantage of the outdoor seating, it is on our list for next time. Someone was having a wedding reception in part of it (what a fun venue) ! there still was plenty of outdoor seating available as it was divided by the fireplace. Our valet helping us out on our last day was very thoughtful and professional. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren, Hopedale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient to the market. Very expensive but so is everything else.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

kathy

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Have us rooms we didn’t book. Definitely need more mirror and hooks in rooms. Great location and very clean
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Start was so friendly record player was a nice touch
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Amy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Very clean. After booking and had a price when arrived they charged us an additional $30 for some state tax. Told me it was per day but would only charge me for 1 day. Why charge me at all then.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

JB

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a wonderful time! I love the vibe of this place.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

4/10 Poor

Kurt C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My wife and I stayed at Emeline for a long weekend getaway, and it did not disappoint! It is situated right in the Historic District which is walkable to King Street, a million stores and bars or a quick drive over the bridge. Carmella's coffee nearby and the restaurants within the building are awesome. The unit was clean and bathroom was gorgeous. I would recommend!

General hotel information

Highly Rated Amenities
Great Location & Onsite Restaurant/Bar
Star Rating
4
Nearest Airport
Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
Address
181 Church St, Charleston, SC